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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
2
A Stewarttown column praises school progress and public morale, recounts a Wednesday June 5 1912 district update, and lauds parent involvement. It covers school concerts at the Armory, student performances, and a strong focus oneducation, discipline, and civic pride. It also notes local incidents and town improvements, plus upcoming plans for broader town growth.
Delegates assembled in Nie Guelph Reuxlation Vaeriveda town for the morning session and noon and evening gatherings. Reverends and lay leaders spoke on church authority, mission work, and community moral welfare as the association convened with reports showing progress and strong foreign missions interest. The president, Rev. De. Hugh son, presided, and delegates were hosted by local families with meals and roses adorning the church.
The article lists residents visiting neighbors including Mrs A D Mlean and Mr J McLean with the Towmood family and Miss Alosa McKane of Stirling. Joby McDonald and James McLeod survived a 60 foot fall into a well after a failed descent. both were uninjured. Mr Wo Cole sold his homestead for 6800 dollars and plans to move. A Torre Colta Brick Co dollar arrival prompts new presses and canal work.
Obituary notices record the death of Mrs Joan Uren aged 87 after a long illness and Mr Robert Catton aged 75, both described as respected members of the community. Funeral details note Mrs Uren's service at Norval Cemetery led by Pastor M. Roadhouse, with family sympathy extended, and Mr Catton's funeral at Hampson Cemetery.
Georgetown shot up led by Finlay and Gould. McKay and Hindsoo starred for Acton with a tough win over rivals as both teams fielded strong lineups. Next Saturday Presbyterane and Anyllvane meet in a key clash.
Directors and employees of the Glos Woollen Mills held a banquet to present Mr J E Mortimer, long entrusted with leading the mills, with high tribute on his retirement to Beijing? future. The event included speeches by Major Granthaf and others, expressing regret at his departure from Glenelixens and Georgetown friends alike.
The column lists numerous visitors and guests from Toronto, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and other places who spent time in town during the week. It notes Dr. Hoe’s return to the streets, a funeral attendance for Robt. Catlon, and a quiet wedding at Henry Jackson’s home where Henry Joffrey married Miss Arab Ron Dennatt.
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